Exclusive Official 2020 Draft Thread

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by tester551, Nov 12, 2019.

  1. Hoopguru

    Hoopguru Well-Known Member

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    Much bigger than Caleb and can jump where Caleb couldn't get off the ground.
    I never said a player for the blazers, only that he will be a dark horse first round selected in the 20's.
     
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    They actually have very similar build. They’re both 6 foot 9 with a 7 foot 4 wingspan at 245 pound. You probably will see slightly different numbers for them wherever you find but essentially that’s their build. Stewart standing reach is 9.05 feet while Swanigan is 9.10 feet. They’re both strong rebounder. They use their size to their advantage in college. Stewart may be more explosive but Swanigan made it up for his excellence 3 point shooting in college. He shot nearly 45% on 2.4 attempt a game, which is pretty good for a big man. They’re both not laterally fast enough to play in the nba. And not skilled enough to make up for it.
    Any team that pick Stewart are gonna be disappointed quickly
     
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    Possibly, but there were those that thought GTjr would be a bust and nit quick enough.
     
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    That’s true. We got a freaking steal with Trent lol
     
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    Out of curiosity, what would y’all ranking be on the big men in this class? Like give me a list of the top 5 best big men that you like. I am not saying the blazers should draft a big man but I am more curious to see what your thoughts are
     
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    Stewart is nothing like Swanigan outside of the measurements.
     
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    At #16, Portland is likely going to be in a place where most of the SF/Wings will be gone. Williams, Bey, Vassel, all should be gone by the time Portland picks. Nesmith might be available around #16 and he certainly can shoot and has some length (6'11" wingspan) but it is slim pickings after that. Lots of undersized guards, unproven bigs, or perhaps taking a flyer on someone like Maledon or Pokusevski. Achiuwa could be interesting and certainly brings some things that the Blazers don't currently have in abundance.

    With Dame/CJ, Portland was at one point within 1/2 a game of the #5 Lottery spot at one point this season. Not overly confiden anyone available to the Blazers is really going to make much of a difference in the next year or two which is what this team seriously needs.....for Dame's sake.
     
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    BOTH Beys won't be gone...
     
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    what does your draft genius buddy say about this year?
     
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    The good one (Saddiq) will be. Tyler Bey might not even be selected in the 1st round.

    He has really liked Williams for a long time but doesn't think he falls to Portland. Likes Saddiq Bey as well but thinkgs he'll be gone. Thinks Nesmith might be available and he does have a sweet stroke and good length, but also completely falls asleep at times. If all the SF/wings are gone, could be Achiuwa here.

    Random....he thinks GS (if they don't take Wiseman) might consider Toppin at #2 or trading down and take him around #4. Imagine his skills with that team with Curry, Thompson and Dray. :ohmy:
     
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    That doesn't mean he won't be better than a lot, even most, of the players who are.
     
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    Jalen Smith is starting to appeal to me. Achiuwa may have a hypothetical higher ceiling, but from what I have read he is another "project" who still needs to learn how to play basketball. Smith sounds like a guy who at least has a clue.
     
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    I've been going over several mocks every couple of days. If they're right, there'll be multiple attractive wing forward prospects available when the Blazers are up. I think it's crazy, but I've seen Williams listed as low as 20, I even saw a mock with Vassel around 17-18. Saddiq Bey is no sure thing to be off the board at 16, and Tyler Bey almost definitely will be available in the early 20s.
     
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    Tyler Bey will definitely be available, that part is for sure.
     
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    Tyler Bey is super-meh. Blazer fans always fan in love with mediocre player who's ceiling is an 8th man at best. I've seen a lot of fans fall for Bey...

    Seems like the next Jacob Evans...
     
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    Yeah I have to agree with you there. It’s really his offense that make him super meh. He mostly just dunk or shoot from midrange. I don’t know what you think about his defense but I think he’s pretty solid there. That being said he’s not worth our 1st round pick, but if he fall to us in the second round I wouldn’t be mad if the blazers pick him. He’s too similar to Little for me to have interest in him in the 1st round. But I would like to hear your thoughts on what make him super meh?
     
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    He's just meh because he has very low upside. Even in the 2nd, I'd rather take a lottery ticket who has a small chance of being really good (i.e. Kalaitzakis)
     
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    I had no idea who you were talking about but after watching his highlights and reading his scouting report why isn’t everyone talking about him lol. We should get him in the second round. He got a neat potential as a big guard who can make plays for others. I hate to say this but he’s kinda Doncic lite. I would take a chance on him too
     
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    Aaron Nesmith and Saddiq Bey.

    Did my research, these are the guys I want.

    Deni Avidja giving me serious Hezonja vibes.
     
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    Yeah Deni give me that same vibe too. I was big on him till I started to get that vibe. Wish him the best though
     

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